Shafer, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shafer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shafer and Chisago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chisago County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chisago County compares with Minnesota
Chisago County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chisago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chisago County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Chisago County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Minnesota on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Shafer at a glance: SR-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Shafer.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chisago County. They injured 79 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Shafer had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chisago County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Minnesota.
Route planning tips for Shafer fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chisago County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Minnesota; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Minnesota), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chisago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 4 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chisago County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 34 |
| Lake Blvd | 19 |
| Saint Croix Tr | 17 |
| Forest Blvd | 10 |
| Usth 8 | 8 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Bench St | 4 |
| Mnth 95 | 4 |
Shafer at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 947 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55074) | $106,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55074) | $289,514 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chisago County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +554% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shafer
How many truck crashes happen in Shafer?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chisago County (79 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shafer?
SR-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shafer since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shafer?
September has the most truck crashes in Chisago County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shafer?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chisago County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shafer compare with Minnesota?
Per 100,000 residents, Chisago County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shafer?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.